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£303,900
1955 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' Speedster with Hardtop
UK • 30 Jun 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1955 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' Speedster with Hardtop Coachwork by Reutter, originally owned by John Coombs and later featured in paintings by Jack Vettriano. Extensively restored after being imported from Virginia, it boasts a new 1,600cc engine, improved steering, and hydraulic clutch, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in generally excellent condition, even though the restoration was completed 10 years ago. This suggests that while it's not in perfect condition, it's been well-maintained since its restoration. The listing mentions that it has been used for rallies and tours, indicating it's mechanically sound and well-cared for, justifying a rating of 8.
/ 10
58,538 miles (via 2017 MOT)
723 UYV
1955
Auction
80773
LHD
United Kingdom
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Price Analysis vs Other 356 (Pre-A) Speedsters
£182,286
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£274,674
Median Price (Since 2020)
£485,394
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 356 (Pre-A) Speedster Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Mar 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
58,538 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Mar 2017, 58,538 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On 29th Mar 2017, 58,538 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On 19th Jun 2015, 58,197 miles
Failed
On 9th Jun 2015, 58,166 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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Auction House Headquarters
Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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